estatutos
/estatutos/from spelling rules
The English phrase statutes can be translated into Spanish as estatutos.
In Spanish, estatutos is most commonly used to refer to the bylaws or the governing rules of an organization, corporation or association.
Which one should you use?
While estatutos can mean 'statutes', it is the standard term for the internal 'bylaws' of a company or institution, whereas leyes is used for general laws passed by a government.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of estatutos is estatuto.
How do you pronounce it?
/estatutos/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word estatuto shares a root with estatua 'statue'. Both derive from the Latin 'status', reflecting the idea of something fixed, stable and unchanging.
- While estatutos usually means internal rules, an estatuto de autonomía is a powerful constitutional law that grants self-government to specific regions in Spain.
- In a historical context, the term estatutos was used to describe the rigid ordinances of medieval guilds in Spain. These documents governed everything from the quality of leather to the hours a shop could remain open.
Examples in context
- Me aseguraré de estudiar todas las leyes antes del juicio.I will make sure to study all the statutes before the trial.
- Los estatutos de la compañía deben ser cumplidos por todos los empleados.The statutes of the company must be followed by all employees.
- Todas las normativas ambientales deben ser aplicadas en la construcción del proyecto.All environmental regulations must be applied in the project's construction.
- El abogado revisará todas las disposiciones legales relacionadas con el caso.The lawyer will review all the legal provisions related to the case.
- Debemos leer los estatutos de la empresa.We must read the company's statutes.
- Los estatutos prohíben la entrada de mascotas.The statutes prohibit pets from entering.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar los estatutos del club?Where can I find the club's statutes?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing the rules of their local neighborhood association.
- Lucía¿Conoces los estatutos de la asociación?Do you know the association's statutes?
- MateoNo, pero puedo buscarlos ahora mismo.No, but I can look for them right now.
- LucíaEs importante para decidir sobre el jardín.It is important for deciding about the garden.
- MateoTienes razón, los revisaré pronto.You are right, I will review them soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
